Course Description
An overview of a modern web site development for aspiring information professionals with a focus on principals of usable design, and practice using HTML, CSS, and Java to build usable websites. Prerequisite: CSC 120 and LIS 300, or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in basic HTML markup, and construction of CSS Style sheets through creation of basic web pages.
- Demonstrate ability to understand basic process and technology behind posting and editing Web pages.
- Develop clear user-centered tasks to articulate information goals.
- Define and apply usability concepts.
- Understand and apply standard systematic Web design and pervasive usability process.
- Create, produce, and maintain Web pages live on the Web.
- Conduct usability testing and evaluation.
- Design a basic Web site information architecture
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply basic ADA accessibility standards to Web pages.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Assignment 1: Weekly Discussions | 12% |
| Assignment 2: Coding Exercises | 8% |
| Assignment 3: Evaluation 1 (UNCG Library Website) | 10% |
| Assignment 4: Evaluation 2 (A Library Website) | 10% |
| Assignment 5: Evaluation 3 (UNCG ILRS Website) | 10% |
| Assignment 6: Evaluation 4 (Analyzing UX a Library Website with Laws) | 10% |
| Assignment 7: Website Development | 20% |
| Assignment 8: Usability Report (A Library Website) | 20% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- The Elements of User Experience: User-Centered Design for the Web and Beyond, Garrett, J. J., 2nd Edition, Berkeley, CA: New Riders, 2010, ISBN 978-0321683687
- Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, Krug, S., 3rd Edition, Berkeley, Calif.: New Riders, 2014
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.